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GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY (GWR) HAS REMINDED PASSENGERS TRAVELLING WITH THE FIRM OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD TO BE MINDFUL OF THE AMOUNT OF BAGGAGE THEY BRING ON BOARD. 12:30, 18 Dec 2024 A train
company in England has warned passengers over travelling with luggage. Great Western Railway (GWR) has reminded passengers travelling with the firm over the Christmas period to be mindful of
the amount of baggage they bring on board. Great Western Railway (GWR) has encouraged passengers to ditch their "super-sized luggage" for more travel-friendly options. A
spokesperson told GB News: "We're seeing more and more people struggling on station stairways and trying to board trains with unwieldy, super-sized luggage, which can then block
aisles, exits and seats. "Instead, we're asking them to consider bringing a standard-sized suitcase which fits comfortably in the boot of a car and can be stored in luggage racks
at the end of a carriage, or, even better, a couple of pieces of cabin-style luggage which can be stored in overhead racks or under seats. READ MORE MET OFFICE SAYS 'SEVERE'
WEATHER SHIFT WILL START IN ENGLAND FROM TOMORROW "There’s plenty of space on board our trains for sensible-sized luggage and this is about offering help and guidance to
customers." The train firm - which is rivalled by the likes of Avanti - has published essential guidance on what passengers can and cannot bring on board. Article continues below
Passengers were told: "If you’re planning to travel with us, please think carefully about what you need for your trip. There is plenty of room for cabin-style hand luggage, laptop bags,
and handbags, under seats and in the overhead racks. "We have limited space for larger, standard suitcase-size bags (up to 25 x 40 x 75 cm) in the luggage rack at the end of each
carriage." They explained: "We do not recommend bringing extra-large bags as they can be difficult to manoeuvre inside the train and staff are unable to help with them." It
comes ahead of the Christmas rush next week which will see passengers attempt to make journeys up and down the country.